Job Function

The Instrument and Electrical (I & E) technician position is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, and/or replacing the physical equipment in the plant, correctly, and efficiently. The Technician efficiently repairs, or if necessary, replaces the plant equipment in order to permit the plant to operate on a continuous basis. The I & E Technician meets these responsibilities by understanding and safely adhering to standard I & E procedures and techniques.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Proficient at troubleshooting and calibrating Ph and conductivity transmitters.

Proficient troubleshooting and calibrating process instruments.

Proficient at troubleshooting and the repair of process valves and actuators.

Capable of troubleshooting instrument loops by using loop sheets.

A working knowledge of DCS (Honeywell) control systems.

Electrical

Proficient at troubleshooting and the repair of electrical control circuits.

Proficient at proper disconnecting and rewiring of electric motors.

Proficient at troubleshooting and the repair (or replacement) of motor starters.

Proficient reading and working from prints, schematics, P&ID’s, etc…

Capable of determining motor condition by the use of a megger.

Proficient at installing conduit and pulling wire for electrical circuits.

Proficient in the use of electrical hand tools, power tools and testers used to install or repair electrical equipment.

Able to work with production to troubleshoot problems.

Complies and ensures compliance with all regulatory safety requirements and with all regulatory environmental requirements.

Complies and ensures compliance with all company policies, practices and lawful directives.

Performs other assignments as necessary and directed by management.

Management/Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noises, and/or vibrations.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the manufacturing site.

This position may occasionally require work performed in various and/or extreme weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform light work including but not limited to: operating and activating; communicating and listening; detecting and perceiving; sitting or standing; moving and traversing; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Occasionally this position may be very active and requires standings, walking, ascending and descending; position self by bending, kneeling stooping, crouching; crawling and climbing all day or at various times of day. At this time the employee may frequently safely lift and transport items over 70 pounds.

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To be considered for employment with AMVAC® in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or temporary resident (temporary work authorizations for practical training does not meet this requirement). AMVAC does not normally sponsor foreign citizens to obtain a work visa or permanent residency.

AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing.

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